3 Types of Rocks

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

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Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary rocks are made when layers of _____________ are pressed together.

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Sediments

Front

What type of rock forms from molten magma under the surface?

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Intrusive Igneous Rock

Front

Which type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

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Metamorphic Rock

Front

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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They are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface.

Front

What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone

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What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure.